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Mammographer PRN
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together
Department Highlights:
Team based environment
Workplace culture 2ndto none
Great benefits/ 401k / PTO
We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance
At Texas Health Southwest we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 262-bed full-service hospital that has served southwest Ft Worth since 1987.
If you are looking for surgical and imaging services a 24-hour emergency department orthopedics and sports therapy and adult critical care weve got it. Plus were a certified Heat attack center.
And talk about award winning. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC.
As part of the Texas Health family we employ over 24000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.
Heres What You Need
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology required.
Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.
1 year of clinical experience in Mammography preferred.
Meet the Mammography requirements as stated in Federal Register for MQSA in Final Rules Part 900.12(a)(2). Preferred.
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography required upon hire.
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography preferred upon hire.
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography required within 12 months of hire.
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB required upon hire.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 Days of hire required.
What You Will Do
THSW Mammographers will be responsible for performing mammograms and diagnostic radiographs.
Produce quality images in mammography as defined by the American College of Radiology guidelines.
Performs mammograms and diagnostic radiographs.
Possesses standard and advanced positioning skills.
Performs quality diagnostic radiology exams for general radiography and fluoroscopic exams.
Greets patient in a courteous manner.
Introduces self by name and explains procedure to patient and family if necessary.
Mammography: Phantom images visual inspections compression checks screen contract peer reviews monthly check list for all mammography units. Informs Physicist when any repairs are done on the mammography units as needed.
Equipment Maintenance: Keeps logs PM and physicist survey on all x-ray equipment.
Repeat Rates: Collects and tabulates repeat rates for diagnostic radiology mammography and stereotactic table.
Diagnostic Radiology: Visual inspections for the R F Tomo mammo rooms and apron and glove leak checks screen contact peer review and technologist peer review.
Other: Arrange for calibrations arrange for electrical checks review and update all QA books review all standards (ACR/TDH/FDA and JCAHO) distribute film badges generate and distribute continuing education certificates. Responsible for annual inspection by TDH and FDA. Attend monthly departmental staff meetings. Responsible for completing quarterly QI report for QRMC.
Documentation: Accurately enters patient data in RIS system for patient tracking and patient exam verification (billing of exam).
Present patient case history and images to Radiologists for review by pulling images from PACS and hanging analog films on multiviewers as needed.
Training Education and Team Support: Meets or exceeds continuing education requirements for mammography and diagnostic radiology as deemed necessary from Texas Department of Health American College of Health American College of Radiology and FDA/MQSA guidelines.
Attends monthly departmental staff meetings and mandatory in services. Follows department specific/hospital policies in reference to absences tardies time and attendance supervisor notification and the importance of wearing ID badge visible to patients customers and hospital staff and physicians.
Verify patient with two identifiers.
Maintain equipment-clean and inspect report any malfunctions.
Respond to emergency situations appropriately.
Recognize safety hazards; acts to protect patients self and others.
Attends monthly staff meetings.
Work collaboratively with the Departmental Director TL Rad Mammographer and the Leadership Team for Process Improvement.
Work toward becoming more effective with the leadership team regarding strategic objectives synergistic of department growth.
Why Texas HealthAt Texas Health our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive supportive people-first excellence-driven culture make THSW a great place to work.
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